Windermere Blog
The Importance of Homeowners Insurance
In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset, and it’s important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of homeowner's insurance in safeguarding the value of a home. However, what they may not know is that about two-thirds of all homeowners are under-insured.
Posted on 21 June 2021 | 5:30 pm
National Homeownership Month – First-Time Buyers
In recognition of National Homeownership Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the home buying process. Each home buying journey is unique, as are the challenges that people face en route to becoming a homeowner. These three stories of first-time homebuyers showcase the importance of working closely with an agent to navigate the buying process and […]
Posted on 18 June 2021 | 5:30 pm
What Is Landlord Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
If you are a landlord, it’s important to take steps to properly protect yourself and your property before the renters move in. Landlord insurance helps fill in the gaps of coverage where homeowners insurance policies don’t apply and allows you to rest easy knowing your home is sufficiently covered while tenants occupy your property. […]
Posted on 16 June 2021 | 5:30 pm
Where to Stay While You Sell Your Home
The time between selling a home and moving into a new one can be a challenging period for homeowners that leaves them with a basic question: Where should I live? In the interim, there are various housing options to choose from but picking the right one depends on your personal situation and the amount of […]
Posted on 14 June 2021 | 5:30 pm
Designing Your Backyard for BBQs
Summer is the season of spending long days and nights out in the backyard and making home-cooked meals on the barbecue. Whether classic BBQ dishes like ribs and hamburgers or skewered grilled vegetables are more your style, these tips will help get your backyard in prime shape for grilling season. Designing Your Backyard for […]
Posted on 9 June 2021 | 5:30 pm
Matthew Gardner: What You Should Know About Today’s Real Estate Market
Understanding the housing market is a matter of analyzing its many data sets. In a recent piece for Inman News, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner offered his perspective on recent U.S. pending sales, new-home sales, and existing-home sales figures. If you’re involved in the housing market, and I assume that most of you are, you […]
Posted on 8 June 2021 | 5:30 pm
5 Mistakes to Avoid After Pre-Approval
Getting pre-approved is a great first step for buyers, but there can be a number of hurdles in the process. Here are a few cautionary steps that can be taken to make the experience as smooth and worry-free as possible. Pre-Approval Getting pre-approved has many benefits for buyers: it strengthens their buying power, assists […]
Posted on 7 June 2021 | 5:30 pm
Preparing Your Equestrian Property for Sale
Selling a horse property is quite different to selling your typical single-family home and can present some unique challenges. Therefore, when marketing a property like this, there are certain things to consider in order to achieve a successful sale. Because equestrian properties aren’t usually located in heavily populated areas, when buyers take the time to […]
Posted on 4 June 2021 | 5:30 pm
Selling a Home with Pets
For pet owners, it’s hard to imagine their home without a furry friend. However, when it comes time to sell, showcasing the qualities of a home should take precedence over the pets that live in it. This creates additional steps in the process of preparing your home for sale, but it makes all the difference […]
Posted on 2 June 2021 | 6:00 pm
7 Weekend Home Projects
So many projects, so little time. That tends to be the mantra for homeowners with an ever-growing to-do list and limited availability to accomplish their tasks. Fortunately, the weekend is an opportunity to dig into certain projects and see them to their completion by the time the weekdays come around again. These seven weekend home […]
Posted on 26 May 2021 | 5:30 pm
